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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
PANIC IN A CHICAGO CHURCH. Twenty Persons Injured by the Fall
 ing of the Steps at Early Mass.

CHICAGO, March 1S.-The Church of the Nativity, corner of Thirty seventh street and Dashiel streets, near the tock-yards was the scene of an accident yesterday at 9.30 o'clock, which would have proved very much worse but for the presence of mind of the priest, Father Carlan, who perceiving what had hap pened, with great self-control turned to the altar and continued the service The usual St. Patrick's morning mass was being cele- brated and the church was crowded to the doors. Fifty or more people who were unable to enter were crowded together on the wooden steps of the church.
 Just the priest began the sermon there was pressing forward to get within hearing distance, and at the same moment the steps went down with crash precipitating the worshippers to the basement below, distance of fifteen feet. Tho-e immediately within the doors became panlc-strcken, and ill the ex- citement of the moment number of persons either jumped or were crowded out of the doors upon the struggling humanity below.
 The service was discontinued and the audi ence dismissed at side door of the church. The majority of those who went down with the steps were entirely uninjured and soon clambered out, many of them turnin g about at once and joining the rescuing party. It was found that fifteen or twenty persons, mostly women and children, had been injured by the fall, or being trampled upon.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

A COMMITTEE of the School Board in Memphis has recommended the expul- sion from the Peabody School of one of the female scholars on the ground that she has negro blood in her veins. The girl has always passed for white, and her father was undoubtedly of pure Caucasian race. He died a year or two ago and her mother married a negro. The couple were investigated by the Grand Jury under the laws of the State, which makes miscegenation a felony, but escaped by the woman swearing that she had negro blood in her. The pa- rentage of the young scholar was not discovered until about @ week ago, and complaint was immediately made to the School Board.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
TRYING TO KILL THE CHAR.
The Plot Traced to the Terrorist Sec
 tiOn of the Nihilists.

ST. PETERSBURG March 1.-The plot to as- sassinate the Czar, which was to have been carried out on last Sunday, was arranged by members of the terrorist section of the Nihil- ists, and no connection with it has been traced to the faction which is conducting the consti- tutional agitation, although this faction has assumed the character of secret society with widespread notifications. Several hundred persons affiliated with the constitutionalist agitation have, however, recently been ar- rested.
 The Czar has sent 8 cordial message to Elm peror Francis J oseph in response to the latter's con gratulations.
 graduating him on his escape.
 1t is semi-oficially reported that 47 persons, mostly students, have been arrested for con- nection with the recently discovered plot to assassinate the Czar One of the prisoners is a woman.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Tie Art of Manufacturing.

Sebastian George, the amateur "mindreader, in a letter to the Boston Herald, describing his remarkable gift, gives the following as his theory as to how tnind-reading is accomplished !: When my subject sees an ob. .ect it is not the eye that sees, but the brain, using the eye as a conductor. The more wildly anything is pictured be- fore the eye the greater the tremor of the brain, and the more certain the mind of it's object. The tremor estab- lished in my subjects brain travels throughout the system, and would evi- dently go out into the atmosphere, or ether, perhaps to influence things we know nothing of. but here the mind reader steps in and receives the electric current (for this believe it is) into his nerves, it travels to his brain, and there again the object is reproduced. With me it is certainly very dim, but the real object is pictured there, and I see with another's eyes. Then, without contact, 1 receive the tremor through the conducting ether, and when my nerves are in their most susceptible mood, or on S par with my subjects, I would be just as sure of success. There is no supernatural power about it whatever; it is but a plain, common sense thing, which, however, we can not quite fathom. If person is not looking at an object, but making a mental picture of it, of course the idea gathered by the thought-revealer is not so distinct as when his eyes are fixed upon it, as natural consequence. When an object is hidden, there is nc double work to do if the mind-reader has had no presiou knowledge of what the article is to be, but even then will guarantee to state emphatically whether it is the object or not when il has been found, and in nearly every case will tell what it is before the searcl s,
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Will They Hang?

OTTAWA, H., March F, 1Ss7.-The argu- ments in the case of the Chicago anarchists began before the Supreme Court at nine o'clock this morning, and occupied the entire day. Technically the case comes before the court on a writ of error, but in plain language the of error on the trial before Judge Gary the conviction of tho anarchists was improperly secured and they are justly entitled to new trial, or whether there was no error and the sentence of the court below shall stand and tue men shall be hanged. If the latter de- cision shall be arrived at the Supreme Court will fix the day for their execution.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
CHARLESTON AGAIN SHAKEN.
St. Patrick's Day Ushered in by a
 Violent Shock of Earthquake.

CHARLESTON, March 17.-St. Patrick's Day in Charleston was the bleakest and coldest ever known here. It was, moreover, ushered in at 91O a. m. by peculiar and violent shock of earthquake fhe city had been so long free from shakes that this one was some- what demoralizing. The .shock-it. was not wave-came from the Southeast. It was pre- ceded hnd accompanied by the usual subter- ranean roar, very loud and dreadful. Then came violent jerk, the buildings appearing to have been thrust forward and pulled back, after which there was slight tremor as the roar died out. Most of the buildings in Charles ton have been rendered earthquake-proof by iron bolts and plates; otherwise. there would have been serious damage: The cracks of such buildings as have not yet been repaired were widened, windows were rattled, and plas- tering thrown down in number of places. The celebration of St. Patrick's Day was not interrupted. It consisted of pontifcal mass, with military honors, in the new St.. Patrick's Church; built since the earthquake, and q number of banquets and balls tonight.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Not to Resign.

BOSTON, March 17.-Secretary Endicott was interviewed with respect to his reported resig- nation. The Secretary said that there was no truth in the report; that there has been no misunderstanding and no occasion for a mis- understanding between him and the Presid mt, and that their relations to-day are as harmon ious and pleasant as they ever were. "What has really happened" he said ,'is that num- m : Surgeon-General's Department have been re- moved in ths interest of the public service
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Consumption of Artificial Butter;

WASHINGTON, March 17.-The Commissioner of Internal Revenue in reply to an official in- quiry from the Commissioner of Agriculture, says that the quantity of artificial butter man. ufactured and removed for consumption or sale during the months of November, Decem- Der and January was as follows: November, 4, 742, 569 pounIs; December, 3, 786, ,g7S pounds; January, s,5o1, IA pounds; total, l0,o29,961 bounds. The expectations during the same period aggregated 114, ,697 pounds
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
cover and Over Again."

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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
NO ASSESSMENTS.

Anyone insuring therefore fer the curren, year will only be required to pay . cash pre-. mium, which will cover all liability. In case of loss it is provided in the charter That if 1t cannot be amicably adjusted, it shah Dc referred to two disinterested persons, one fo be chosen by each party, and if they cannot agree, they shall choose . third and the de. cision thus rendered shall be final
 Information and circulars may b. obtained by addressing
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
A Common Cold

Is often the beginning of serious affec- tions of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes, and Lungs. Therefore, the importance of early and effective treatment cannot be overestimated. Ayers Cherry Pee toral may always be relied upon for the speedy cure of Cold or Cough.
 Last January I was attacked with a severe Cold, which, by neglect and ire quent exposures, became worse, finally settling on my lungs. A terrible cough soon followed, accompanied by pains in the chest, from which l suffered intense ly. After trying various remedies, with out obtaining relief, commenced taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and was
 Speedily Cured.
 am satisfied that this remedy saved my life. .-Jno. Webster, Pawtucket, R. I.
 I contracted severe cold, which suddenly developed into Pneumonia, presenting dangerous and obstinate symptoms. My physician ordered the use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. His in- structions were followed, and the result was a rapid and permanent cure. H. E. Simpson, Rogers Prairie, Tex.
 Two years ago suffered from 8 severe Cold, which settled on my Lungs. l con- suited various physicians, and took the AuCuASiucS tuCN pICSCliOtd, put lCCClNtl only temporary relief. A friend induced me 10 try Ayers Cherry Pectoral. After taking two bottles of this medicine was cured. Since then have given the Pec- toral to my children, and consider it
 The Best Remedy
 for Colds. Coughs, and all Throat and Lung diseases, ever used in my family. Robert Vanderpool, Meadville, Pa.
 Some time ago took slight Cold, which, being neglected, grew worse, and settled on my Lungs. I had hacking cough, and was very weak. Those who knew me best considered my life to be in great danger. I continued to suffer until I commenced using Ayers Cherry Pectoral. Less than one bottle of this valuable medicine cured me, and I feel that owe the preservation of my life to it's curative powers. - Mrs. Ann Lockwood, Akron, New York.
 Ayers Cherry Pectoral is considered, here, the one great remedy for all diseases of the throat and lungs, and is moro in demand than any other medicine of its class. F. Roberts, Magnolia, Ark.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

fF YOU have Cutting, Scalding, or Stinging sensations in the parts when vo1dlng urine Swamp-Rcot will quickly relieve and cue.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

A variety actor recently committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a locomotive. The ruling passion proved strong in death. He appeared in two pieces" after life was ex- tlnct.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Tho Wenlrer Sex

Application is the price to be paid for men, tai acquisition. To have the harvest we must SOW the seed.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

"RoYAi, GLUE" mends anything! Broken China, Glass, Wood. Free Vials at Drugs X Gro.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

ture of Connecticut, in 1880, and has been do- ing business for six years.
 It has fully met the object of it's organiza- t1on, and has in each year, although the losses have been many and great, paid them all in du1,, and has smal! surplus on hand | The plan of insuring with . cash premium elone was adopted in 1884 (no note being re- quired), and it has proved satisfactory and suecessful to au,-there can bs
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

The noontide sun is dark, and music discord when the heart is low.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

Thought is invisible nature-nature is invis ible thought.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
Immediate Relief,

Children take it without any trouble. It is the Great Children's Remedy. In chronic coughs (even consumption) great relief is often found
 'Dr. J. H. Hero's Cough Syrup is the best 1 ever tried:"-James Pickup, Editor Spen- cer CMass.) Sun,
 s1 have an obstinate chronic throat trouble, of long standing, have tried many prominent remedies but have found nothing which be- gins to compare with Dr. J. H. Hero's Cough Syrup. It never fails to relieve me. Have used 1t rs."-Horace Kendall, Auctionecr, Min St., Worcester, Mass.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

When everything else fails, pr. Sage's Ca- tarrh Remedy cures.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

The Weaker Sex Are immensely strengthened by the use of Dr. R. V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription" wh oh cures all f male derangements, and gives tone to the system. Sold by druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

Unless the habit leads to happiness, the best ha bit is to contradict none.
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

If afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp sons Eye water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23
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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

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Connecticut western news., 1887-03-23

The Chief Constructor of the Navy De- partment feels confident that he will be able to complete the cruisers With the funds now at his disposal.
 The Navy Department is about to begin the preparation of plans for the two 1, ,7O0-ton gunboats. for which provision was made by the last Congress. The limit of the contract price of the new vessels is S55O, 900 each.
 The Department of State has just received copy of the will of the late Jose Sevilla, who died in Lima, Peru, recently, leaving $500 900 to be applied to the establishment in New York of an institution for the education of poor fe- male children.
 The eighteenth annual reunion of the So- held in Washing on. on the 1Ith and 18th of May. The principal feature of the reunion this year will be the unveiling of the statue of Garfield, in the circle at the function of Mary. land avenue and First street.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-13
Killing Paupers In London.

The business of killing raupcrS in the
London workhnuses goes on mcrrily. Os
course no account is made 10 the public
Of those who are starved 10 death. hut no
less than five cases Of death from cruelty
or neglect have been uncovered within a
few weeks. Epilcptics in one institution
were allowed to roam about unattended.
and one fell into the fire and was Gre
mated. Nurses bound the hands of an
old blind woman Ia save themselves a
little trouble. and the poor creature was
found dead in her bed with her wrists
tied tight together. Injuries by nurses
caused the death Of helpless paralyiic
An imbccile. very old. was beaten with a
strap so that he died. A man. 60 years
old AMI feeble. was given a cold hath.
was sciz,d with chill and died before
the two attendants who murdered him
could get him out Of the water.
The deaths that result from similar
treatment that are never heard Of must
outnumbor by scores those which are
made subject Of inquiry. OF each lif-
teen deaths that occur in the city Of Lon.
don. one is in the workhouse, and Cf each
nine, one is either in the workhouse or
hospital. The inmates Of the workhouse
are fed on spoiled meat, decaycd vege.
tables and bread which would answer
well for modclcr's clay" rs uur ,liring
guardian expressed il. OF course, u lot
Of people are getting rich on the con.
tracts for supplying food.-lOn,lon Let.
for
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-13

What a pity that even our English
sparrows have caught the spirit of un-
charitablcncss toward their kind. On
one Of the cold days. when even with
their heavy feather coats these little out.
casts found il difficult to keep comfort
able. one Of a flock who live down on
the Back bay found oozy, sunny nook
in the sheltered corner Of fence and
called his friends TO share the comfort
with him; many responded 10 the invita-
ton until nearly all the space was occu-
pied, then along flew another bird and
took one Of the remaining empty spaces.
but he was Immediately rebuHed in q
way which was more emphatic than
polite,
Again he tried his luck beside another
bird. and again he met the same rude
treatment, being literally pushed olf the
rail. The third time he tried the end
roost, but TO no purpose. there was not a
bird in that select coterie who would
tolerate him for moment, and in
despair he winged his way. il is TO be
hoped, into more polite company. He
was not in our set" evidently. - Boston
Post.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-13

No aristocracy Of the world is so ex.
elusive as that of Vienna. 1t seems To
have inherited the appalling loneliness
and isolation Of the Hapsburgs. The
English mobility admit ordinary mortals
to their presence if their character or in
tellectual ability entities them 10 cer-
tain distinction. 1t is so also in Ger
many aud elsewhere, where a titled aris-
tocracy exists. II is not so in Vienna.
Here nothing but the bluest of blue blood
entities him in whose veins that precious
fluid flows TO mingle with the real haut
ton.
Official position amounts to nothing.
A foreign emhassador may be the most
eminent Of savants. skilled in literature,
rich, socially accomplished. but he is
destined. though he passes many years
at Vienna. never 10 see the interior Of n
salon Of an Austrian rtobleman, unless
with ticket of entrance when the family
are from home. In the eyes Of this
class, to be a republican, simple citizen
Of the United States. representing the
government at Washington at the Aus
trian court, is TO be an humble parsonage
indeed. But what would become of the
greater part Of these exclusives without
this adventiiiuns distinction Of birth:
They would bc the merest nobodies. As
an aggrieyed person remarked to me;
1T Is all they have. vienna Cor. San
Francisco Chronicle.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-13

A Broadway auction firm which sup
plies half the fakirs and peddlers of the
country with goods offers oil paintings in
gilt frames at $3.50 per dozen. The
manufacture Of these cheap paintings has
grown TO enormous dimensions during
the past ten years in this city, and there
are already three large concerns turning
them out by the wholesale. A man on
the east side Of town conducts a little
business Of his own, and can produce
seyenty-two complete paintings in a
week. He was found in the loft Of a
tobacco factory, engaged ON am enormous
canvas ON a stretcher. This canvas was
subdivided into a number Of squares. each
representing a painting. He used series
Of stencil plates 10 give the pictures the
outlines, and then rapidly dashed on
some finishing touches here and there
with a brush and some bright paint.
When the pictures are finished they are
cut out and mounted, and find a ready
sale among that class Of salesmen who
frequent fairs and travel from town TO
town with their wares.--New York Jour
nal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-13

A CORRESPONDENT requests the
Minneapolis Journal TO answer the
following question:
Please say whether the year 1900 be-
longs To the l9Ih or TO the 10Th GEN.
tury. Will the 18th century end with
Dec. 81, 1907 This Is to settle n
dispute. READER.
We had hoped Minneapolis would
escape this craze. Reader" evident
by does not know whist a dangerous
thing he Is tooling with. The whole
state Of Missouri is on the verge Of
civil war over this question. Nobody
can settle il 10 the satisfaction Of every
body else. II depends how you begin
to estimate time. II you begin with
the zero point and count, then months
and days till the first year ofthe Chris
tian era Is ended, the second year
would begin with the year / rs basis
and the 2stb Of February Of the sec
ond year would be year month, and
2s days, and the second year would
not appear 10 the enumeration till after
the first year and the 3lst day Of the
18th month in the second year had
been recorded. Following this method
the 10Th century would end with De-
cember 81, 1899, and the Goth would
commence with the fret day Of 1900.
On the other hand, II we begin 10 emu
merate days and months at the begin
ming of the Christian era, lst year. lst
month, 1st day 1-l-l) and continue
thus 1-2-l, l-3-l, by the time
l-l2-3l IL reached the first year
would be completed, we would be
through with all reference 10 the year
l, and would begin the second thus:
2-l-1, 2-2-l, and so on 70 2-i2-3l,
when the second year would be COM
plete. On this basis the year known
in the calendar m 1900 would be re.
quired TO complete the 18th century.
As we measure time, however,
we are supposed now 10 have com.
pleted 1887 years, and to be on our
lsssth year. which will be completed
with December 81, 1887, and the
lsssth will commence with January |,
1855. Nineteen hundred years will
then have passed when we reach De-
cember "a. 1880.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-13
Tn. Iniauitous silo.

Lecturing at Brigbtlingsca last week on
silos Mr. Ratcmnn stated that he was op.
posed to Lord Tollcmache tap system OF
draining silus. but that he had tried him
self and dmincd a certain amount Of
juice into a sunk tank. Soon aftcrward
he found his laborcrs were extracting
this juice from, the tank, fermeuting il,
and making what they called lilo wine,
on which tlov cot most gloriously drunk.
London Truth.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-03-13
Poverty and Waste.

II is safe to say that to live in England
as the average American workingman
expects To live would cost more than
double in that country what il does in
this. II is equally correct to say that
more food is wasted in most American
houses than ever finds its way into the
dwellings of the tillers of the soil and
tolers at the wheel in the old country.
1t. LOUIS Globe Democrat.